Jimmy C. Newman
Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014), better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun), was an American country music and cajun singer-songwriter and long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry.
Jimmy C. Newman | |
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Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jimmy Yves Newman |
| Born | August 29, 1927 Mamou, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2014 (aged 86) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1954–2014 |
| Labels | Feature Records |
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